Department of Elementary Education Elementary Education Course Close-UP

カリキュラム

While taking theoretical and specialized subjects aimed at improving study skills, through 4 years of educational participation and volunteer activities at Teikyo University Elementary School, students interact with children, and learn practically / clinically, and acquire work-ready graduate. In the 3rd to 4th year, students proactively engage in seminars and graduation research to complete learnings. Educational training also starts from the 3rd year.

Syllabus

Syllabus of the Elementary Education Course of the Department of Elementary Education

Class Introduction

Subject teaching method (Home Economics)
In this class, students learn how to teach elementary school home economics. Based on the knowledge about the curriculum guidelines learned in the introduction to home economics, students learn specific and practical teaching methods of home economics from practical examples at school. In addition, we develop teaching skills that can be utilized in the lessons by drafting instruction plans in small groups, conducting mock lessons and discussing each other. In addition, students learn about curriculum development which is an outlook on the relationship with other subject areas and nutrition education, devising language activities in home economics, and risk (crisis) management for safe and secure subject management.

Subject teaching method (Math)
The purpose of this lesson is to improve the ability of designing and conducting lessons, and the qualifications as a teacher, which are the goals of the mathematics department shown in the elementary school curriculum guidelines. The focus will be on a well-balanced teaching plan from the four perspectives of developing problem-solving learning that emphasizes mathematical activities, interest / motivation / attitude toward mathematics, mathematical thinking, and skills / knowledge / understanding regarding quantities and figures. Student also learn to clarify goals, evaluation criteria and evaluation methods in class, and to integrate instruction and evaluation. In addition, students consider how to utilize ICT equipment (information and communication technology) that leads to the development of the three elements of academic ability, and how to provide support that does not cause any difficulties by giving consideration to children who need special support. In the mock lesson, all students write down lesson records while playing the roles of instructor and child. They evaluate the lesson subjectively and objectively, and deepen the view of the lesson.

Subject teaching method (Science)
The goal of elementary school science begins with "getting close to nature ...". In this class, students focuse on learning that emphasizes the experience of working with nature. The Hachioji Campus has a well-equipped science laboratory where students can conduct mock lessons assuming an actual elementary school science room. In every mock lesson, students conduct observations and experiments from the view of children while using devised teaching materials and utilizing information, and it is "practical learning" which is one of the Educational Guidelines of the university. In addition, through this lesson, students learn how teachers conduct lessons following the problem-solving, which is the basics of science education.

Life design Seminars
This course for the 1st year students is conducted with the aim of developing the basic skills of "social power," "self-education power," and "professional power" based on the Educational Philosophy of the university. Specifically, it is as follows.

1. Students learn how to study at university, including how to take classes in Elementary Education Course. Therefore, they learn how to collect and read documents (reading technique) by utilizing a library.
2. Students learn the technique of summarizing and expressing their thoughts in written and oral expression skills. Therefore, students develop these skills through activities such as presentations, group work, and speeches.
3. Students learn the specialized basics of a Elementary Education Course. In addition to the academic skills mentioned above, students also visit elementary schools so that they can develop the ability to think about the school site with a sense of reality. Basically, classes are conducted in class units, and students learn basic contents such as how to take courses in the university.

Introduction to Education for children with Intellectual Disabilities
This is an introductory class for students aiming to obtain a teacher's license for special needs school and students who are interested in special needs education. This class is focus on what is a disability, what kind of education is special support education, what disabilities are children with intellectual disabilities, what are features of education for children with intellectual disabilities, and guidance that combines areas and subjects (daily life instruction, play instruction, life unit learning, work learning). The basic texts are the curriculum guidelines for special needs schools and the explanations for the curriculum guidelines. Students also learn individual education support plans, educational courses, guidance plans, and actual circumstances of intellectual disabilities from materials such as individual teaching plans and various curriculum guidelines. Taking this introduction as a step, students lead to the next study, "Intellectual Disability Education Course Theory" and "Teaching Method for children with Intellectual Disabilities".

Primary education theory
In this class, after understanding various organizations and basic theories of kindergartens and elementary schools, students consider case studies practically, and study the current situation, issues, and changes surrounding the essence of primary education. Students understand the importance and ideas of primary education from an international comparative perspective , and discover your own subject matter by themselves while understanding the role of primary education in modern society, historical considerations, basic ideas, school organizations, and the current situation. In addition, we exchange various ideas through pair and group learning, general discussions, and individual presentations to deepen awareness of problems and encourage think deeply.

成績評価と単位認定

Grading Criteria

About our GPA System

The intent behind our implementation of a GPA (Grade Point Average) system is to (1) create a unified standard for the campus, (2) have it function as an impartial standard, and (3) have it function as an internationally accepted standard. Our GPA system involves the assessment learning achievements using an objective numerical value called GPA. Additionally, this system generally conforms with the grade assessment systems adopted by universities in the West, and can be used overseas as an index used to certify a student’s academic ability when studying abroad, when going on to graduate school overseas, when finding employment at a non-Japanese companies operating in Japan, and so on.

Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria

GPA Calculation Method

Credit Recognition

1. Register for classes. Use CampusSquare to register for classes online and have your classes properly confirmed. You will need to do this for both the first and second semesters.
2. Students attend classes. There are 15 class in both the first and second semesters.
   Normally, 2-credit courses consist of attendance at each class (90 minutes) and preparation and review (about 2 hours each). In order to earn the credits, students must attend all classes (from the first to the 15th) as a matter of course, and also deepen their understanding through preparation and review.
3. Depending on subjects, students are required to take exam or submit reports (accreditation methods vary from lecturers).
4. Grades of S, A, B or C mean that students have passed the course and earned the credit. Grade of D means that students has failed the course and not earned any credit. If students receive a grade of D for a compulsory subject, they require to take it again the following year or later.
   Courses which students have already earned credit cannot be retaken.
5. About Academic Grades
   • Academic grades are assessed based on final examinations at the end of the semester (written exams, oral exams, practical exams, or reports). However, depending on courses, mini tests, reports, attendance, and academic progress during class may be evaluated as regular points, or assessments may be carried out based on the regular points only.
   • Academic grades are issued on the transcript with only the evaluation. 
   • Courses which students have passed once cannot be erased or retaken.
   • Grades will be published on Campus Square every semester.
   • If you have questions about your grades, such as not receiving a grade despite taking an exam (submitting a report) after the results have been announced, please come to school at the beginning of the next semester (in principle, by the first week of classes) and ask your teacher directly. If your teacher has left the school and you are unable to make inquiries, please notify the Academic Affairs Office.

Minimum number of credits required for graduation (For students enrolled in 2022)

• *1 If the number of credits earned in the comprehensive basic courses exceeds 12, the excess credits up to 8 will be approved as a credit in common elective courses.
• *2Some credits for each course of teaching profession and curator may be included in credits of specialized education subjects or general basic subjcts.
• *3 Excessive credits for elective compulsory subjects are included in the credits for elective course.